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Bradbury back for Scotland's Calcutta Cup clash with England

Scotland has made just one change for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with England at BT Mu...



Scotland has made just one change for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with England at BT Murrayfield.

Magnus Bradbury replaces Nick Haining at number eight in the only switch to the starting line-up from last weekend's opening defeat against Ireland in Dublin.

Bradbury has recovered from a thigh strain to replace his Edinburgh teammate.

Prop Simon Berghan has recovered from illness to retake his position on the bench while there's again no place in the squad for fly-half Finn Russell.

“We were proud of parts of our performance in Dublin at a very difficult venue," said head-coach Gregor Townsend.

"The challenge for the squad is to replicate that level and take our chances when they come, in order to win tight games.

“We were disappointed not to beat Ireland but the opportunity to face England, against whom we are bidding to retain the Calcutta Cup, is one that excites players, coaches and supporters alike.

“England are an excellent team whose run to the Rugby World Cup final was no fluke.

“They will be smarting from their opener in Paris and Eddie will have them primed to come to Edinburgh and put in an improved performance.

“This famous fixture is one that stands out given the history surrounding it and we will have to be at our very best to stand a chance of winning against our oldest rivals."

Scotland team v England: Hogg (captain); Maitland, Jones, Johnson, Kinghorn; Hastings, Price; Sutherland, Brown, Fagerson, Cummings, Gray, Ritchie, Watson, Bradbury.

Replacements: McInally, Dell, Berghan, Toolis, Haining, Horne, Hutchinson, Harris.

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